Rishi Valley School, Madanapalle

School is up to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) and affiliated to Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). Rishi Valley School is a coeducational Residential School (Boarding School), with classes from IV to XII. It is an English Medium school.

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IV - XII

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Private School

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Coeducational - Boarding School

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CISCE

Rishi Valley School

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Rishi Valley School Madanapalle, is a private senior secondary school (xi-xii) located in Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh, India. The School is a Coeducational Boarding School, with classes from IV to XII. It is an English Medium school. Rishi Valley School was established in 1925, it is part of Krishnamurti KFI Schools network and is managed by Krishnamurti Foundation India (KFI). Rishi Valley School Madanapalle is affiliated to Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) curriculum and is the member of Indian Public School Conference.

Key facts about Rishi Valley School:
Year Established
1925
School Type
Private School
Gender
Coeducational
Management
Krishnamurti Foundation India (KFI)
Boarding
Residential School (Boarding School)
Grades Offered
Class IV - Class XII
Student / Teacher Ratio (School Level)
6:1
Admission Period
September to November every year.
Curriculum
  • Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)
School Level
Primary School (I-V) - Senior Secondary School (XI-XII)

Rishi Valley School is a Coeducational Boarding School, which serves the educational needs of over 360 students from IV through XII. The classes in Rishi Valley School for every academic year begins in June and ends in March.

The Rishi Valley school is located in a pollution free, serene and beautiful valley. It is one of the leading residential schools in India. School was founded by philosopher J.Krishnamurti.

Students are selected from the pool of applicants on the basis of their character, talent, academic ability as well as parental background. The students in the school are aged 8 to 17. Primary(IV & V) and Middle school has 190 students while secondary and senior secondary school have 160 students.

Sister schools: Rajghat Besant School, Oak Grove School, The Valley School, Sahyadri School

List of othe rKrishnamurti foundations schools in India:

  1. Rishi Valley School, Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh, India
  2. Rajghat Besant School, Varanasi, India
  3. The School KFI, Chennai, India
  4. Pathashaala KFI, Tamil Nadu, India
  5. The Valley School, Bengaluru, India
  6. Sahyadri School, Pune, India

Rishi Valley School, Madanapalle is one of the best Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) schools in Madanapalle and ranks among the top schools in Madanapalle. Here, the dedicated and professional teachers ensure that the children get the maximum out of their education in this Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) school in Madanapalle. The school has given exceptional results in the academic sphere and its students have excelled in extra co-curricular activities too.

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Address & Contact Information

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School Address

Rishi Valley, Chittoor District, Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh 517352

School Chairperson & Principal

  • Principal: Siddhartha Menon
  • Chairman: Jiddu Krishnamurti

School Contact Person

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Phone Number

+91-9493547322, +91-9493547822, +91-7893644497, +91-7893644717

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Admission Details


Academic Year

June to March

Admission Period

September to November every year.

Admission Procedure and Important Dates

The School has students enrolled from IV to XII. Find below the admission schedule, procedure, contact details, documents required and instructions for parents for Rishi Valley School, Madanapalle admission.

In this section, we will answer the common questions like What is the admission process like and what are the key dates? Is there any admission test? Will School also hold an interview or an interaction? What is the age criterion for admission to Rishi Valley School Madanapalle for the upcoming academic year?

Rishi valley has classes from standard IV to XII.

Minimum age required to get admission to Rishi Valley Chittor is 7 years. For admissions parents have to apply during the year prior to the academic year in which student will join the school.

School only take new students in the following class

  • Class IV – at the age of 8+
  • Class VI – minimum age 10
  • Class VII – Minimum age 11

Please note school do not admit students in classes other than above. Admissions into classes V, VIII and IX are typically considered only when there are withdrawals of students from these classes.

School have very few seats at 11th standard. Admission to these classes are based on interview which are held in 3rd week of march every year after the board examinations.

Admission Process and Timeline

The hard copy of the Application Form to “RISHI VALLEY SCHOOL” for the academic year 2026-27 are to be submitted by November 30, 2025.

  1. Admissions for an academic year commencing in mid-June of a particular year starts on 1st September of the preceding.
  2. The application for admission should reach school office not later than 30th November.
  3. School reviews the application forms in early January (Early Feb for class 11). Application forms are reviewed by the selection committee.
  4. Selection Committee shortlist candidates for a formal test and interview. Interview are conducted in Feb/March every year. The Written tests covers English and Mathematics only.
  5. School offers admission to the finally selected students

Admission Schedule

Step
Estimated Dates
Application form submission
1st September to 30th November
Review of Application and Shortlist of candidates for Test and Interview
Early January
Interview dates
February and March each year
Final List of selected students
Early April

Fees Details


Rishi Valley School Fees: Fee Structure & Details

Refer below for Rishi Valley School Madanapalle fee structure and current fees.

You can also call the school's Admission Counsellors for more details.

A non-refundable Admission fee of Rs.7,500/- is payable on notification of admission.

Parents can pay the Rishi Valley school fee in 2 equal instalments, 1st week of April and November every year.

Fee for Indian Students

  • Rs.8,75,000/- (Voluntary higher fee upto Rs.9,50,000/-)
  • An additional fee of Rs.25,000/- p.a. is charged for students of classes XI and XII. 
  • Students who take up Computer Science as an optional subject in Class IX and above will pay an additional fee of Rs.1,000/- p.a.

Fee for Foreign Students

  • US$ 17,000 (NRI low); US$ 20,000 (NRI high); (Voluntary higher fee upto US$ 25,000
  • An additional amount of US$ 600 p.a. is charged for students of Classes XI and XII.

The above scheme covers the tuition fee, hostel, food and laundry charges. All other expenses incurred by the student during a term have to be reimbursed at the beginning of the subsequent term.

Infrastructure & Facilities


The Rishi Valley School campus is spread over of land in area of Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh. The School is a K-12 Boarding School with Full Boarding option. The School's infrastructure includes but is not limited to:

Sports Facilities(7/42)

  • Aerobics
  • Archery
  • Athletics
  • Badminton
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Boxing
  • Covered Play Area
  • Cricket
  • Equestrian
  • Fencing
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnasium
  • Handball
  • Hockey
  • Horse Riding
  • Indoor Stadium
  • Judo
  • Kabaddi
  • Karate
  • Kho Kho
  • Outdoor Stadium
  • Netball
  • Play Area
  • Rugby
  • Shooting
  • Skating
  • Soccer
  • Splash Pool
  • Sand Pit
  • Sailing
  • Squash
  • Swimming
  • Rowing
  • Table Tennis
  • Taekwando
  • Tennis
  • Throwball
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga
  • Lacrosse

Education Facilities(1/6)

  • Library
  • Digital Library
  • Career Counseling
  • Counseling
  • Student Exchange Programs
  • Test Center

Classroom Facilities(0/5)

  • AC Classrooms
  • AV Classrooms
  • Lockers
  • Air Purifiers
  • Air Filter AC Classrooms

Visual and Performing Arts Facilities(3/4)

  • Art
  • Dance
  • Dramatics
  • Music

Laboratories Facilities(2/7)

  • Laboratories
  • Language Labs
  • Maths Labs
  • Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL)
  • Computer Labs
  • Robotics Labs
  • STEM Labs

Transport Facilities(0/2)

  • Transport Facility
  • AC Buses

Boarding Facilities(1/2)

  • Hostel
  • AC Hostels

Accessibility Facilities(0/4)

  • Accessible Parking
  • Ramped or Level Entrances
  • Accessible Washrooms
  • Braille and Large Print Room Numbers

Digital Facilities(0/4)

  • AV Facilities
  • Interactive Boards
  • School App
  • Wi-Fi

Food and Catering Facilities(1/3)

  • Canteen
  • Meal Served
  • Kitchen & Dining Hall

Safety and Security Facilities(0/11)

  • CCTV
  • Fire Alarm
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Security Guards
  • Boundary Wall
  • Fenced Boundary Wall
  • Speedometer In Bus
  • GPS In Bus
  • CCTV In Bus
  • Fire Extinguisher In Bus
  • School Bus Tracking App

Medical Facility Facilities(2/7)

  • Medical Facility
  • Medical Room or Clinic
  • Resident Doctor
  • Medical Staff
  • Isolation Room
  • ICU
  • Dedicated Ambulance

Other Infra Facilities(0/10)

  • Kids Play Area
  • Activity Center
  • Toy Room
  • Amphitheatre
  • Auditorium
  • Day Care
  • Lego Room
  • Gardening Spaces
  • Interactive Walls
  • Sensory Play Area

Senior School (Secondary and Senior Secondary) of Rishi Valley is in a separate building. The building has separate library, subject rooms, laboratories and computer room.

Hostels

The School has around 20 small hostels. Each of these hostels can accommodate students ranging from 12 to 22.

Bird Watching : School has an institute for bird studies and natural history.

Extra-Curricular Activities


School Clubs and Societies

The School has organisations/Clubs/Societies that organize various activities to develop the skills and extract the best out of every child. These scholastic and co scholastic clubs are a great way to explore the interest of any student or even develop new ones.

Academic Programs


Number of Students

360

Number of Teachers

60

Students to Teachers Ratio

6:1

School Timings and Vacations

What are the school timings?

The school works in Shift 1 (Morning).

Language of Instruction

  • English

What is the typical school vacation schedule?
The School holidays are from
HolidaysWinter vacation : during October and November Summer vacation : during April, May and June
School Senior Secondary Streams
  • Science with Mathematics
  • Science without Mathematics
  • Commerce
  • Humanities

School Level & Classes

Which grades will you have in the new session?

Rishi Valley School is a Primary School (I-V) to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) for both boys and girls and has following grades/levels

School LevelGrades/Classes Offered
Primary School (I-V)IV, V
Middle School (VI-VIII)VI, VII, VIII
Secondary School (IX-X)IX, X
Senior Secondary School (XI-XII)XI, XII

Academics Programme and Curriculum Structure

The Academic session at Rishi Valley School starts from June to March. The School provides education to students from IV to XII.

Rishi Valley School is a Coeducational, English medium Boarding School offering the National curriculum CISCE from IV through XII. The school is accredited by the Indian Public School Conference.

Academic Affiliations

Rishi Valley School is authorised to offer the following

CISCE ICSE, ISC Board Schools
CISCE - Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations

National level, private, Board of School education in India conducts

  • ICSE - Indian Certificate for Secondary Education (10th)
  • ISC - Indian School Certificate (12th)

Rishi Valley School is recognised by and affiliated to the CISCE and follows curriculum prescribed by it.
The school is affiliated to CISCE with CISCE affiliation number AP038. The Schools offers following CISCE boards -

  • ICSE (Class X)
  • ISC (Class XII)
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Curriculum offered in Rishi Valley School by Class

In this section, we will answer What board of education does Rishi Valley School intend to follow over the years?

Level - Class/Grade
Curriculum
Primary School (I-V)
    Middle School (VI-VIII)
      Secondary School (IX-X)
      • School is Affiliated to CISCE and offers ICSE (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education) curriculum in Secondary classes (class IX & X). Followed by ICSE Board Exam at the end of the Class 10th.
      Senior Secondary School (XI-XII)
      • School is Affiliated to CISCE and offers ISC (Indian School Certificate Examination) curriculum in class XI & XII. Followed by ISC Board Exam at the end of the Class 12th.
      • At the Senior Secondary level, school offers Science with Mathematics, Science without Mathematics, Commerce, Humanities streams.

      From class 4th to 8th, school offers flexible curriculum without any pressure of examinations.

      Syllabus ISC (Classes 11 & 12) – Elective Options available

      Following subject combinations are available in Rishi Valley School. Students have to select four electives by selecting at most one subject from each of the subject groups listed below

      • Group A: Physics, Accounts, Literature
      • Group B: Chemistry, Commerce, History
      • Group C: Biology, Economics, Computer Science
      • Group D: Mathematics, Sociology, Environmental Science, Telugu
      • Group E: Fine Art
      • Group F : English

      English is compulsory. Physical Education is likely to be placed in Group C or in Group D

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      I can't even begin to describe my 9 years of experience in this wonderful place. I can't imagine a better childhood experience.
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      The management staff along with teaching and non teaching staff are very much knowledgeable and treat their students as in a family. They always see to the needs of the students towards the intellectual development of the students.
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      Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Rishi Valley School


      1. Rishi Valley School is affiliated to which board?

        Rishi Valley School, Madanapalle is affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE).

      2. What is the process of getting admission into Rishi Valley School, Madanapalle?

        The Rishi Valley School, Madanapalle has students enrolled from IV to XII. Refer to Admission Section for information on admission process, schedule and key dates.

      3. Is this school a co-educational school?

        Yes The Rishi Valley School, Madanapalle is a Coeducational school.

      4. What is the curriculum offered at Rishi Valley School, Madanapalle?

        Rishi Valley School, Madanapalle offers the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) at various levels of education.

      5. Is this school good? What is the rating of this school?

        The Rishi Valley School is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 56 reviews on SchoolMyKids.com, largest school reviews and rating platform.

      6. Does Rishi Valley School offer Hostel facility to students?

        Yes, The school offers boarding/hostel facilities to students. The School is Boarding School.

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